Nous vous avons montré les Buttes Chaumont il y a quelques mois, disant en passant que ce nouveau restaurant était sur le point d’ouvrir. Quelques mois plus tard, avec l’été qui bat son plein, nous n’avons pas pu résister repasser par là pour voir si la magie du lieu s’étend jusque dans les plats… photos : JasonW Le pouvoir d’attraction du parc des Buttes Chaumont est si fort que l’on peut y retourner sans se lasser. Peut-être est ce à cause des ruisseaux, ou les coins ombragés parfaits pour une sieste, ou les vues incroyables sur la ville, ou le pont suspendu, ou la cascade… vous voyez ce que je veux dire ?
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Restaurant Le Pavillon du Lac dans le parc des Buttes Chaumont
Christopher Nolan, Leonardo di Caprio and Ellen Page filmed part of the blockbuster – currently n°1 more or less everywhere – on the Left Bank last August. Now that the film’s out, you can visit the places in Paris that you’ve seen in the film… (no spoilers in this article) Filming never stops in Paris, but in August – when part of the population moves out for summer – even more film directors move in. Last year it was Christopher Nolan and Inception, this year it’s Woody Allen and
The gruff waiters and rowdy patrons found in cheap restaurants of the 19th century provided rich inspiration to story tellers. No story was more popular than the “Lone Fish Ball” which was published in newspapers before being turned into a favorite college song around 1854 (attributed to a Harvard professor of Latin), translated into Italian, and even performed in Tableaux Vivants.
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Between courses: only one?
Dans un quartier qui manque de pôles culturels, ce bâtiment historique tombait en ruines. La Mairie de Paris l’a sauvé et les travaux viennent de commencer… Fermé depuis plus de 20 ans, ce beau bâtiment a frôlé la mort plus d’une fois.
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Le renaissance du cinéma Le Louxor
Cheese ravioli for adults Differentiating Carrabbas Italian Grill from Macaroni Grill is an easy task for me. Macaroni Grill is where you take the niece and nephew for a Sunday Tradition meal. Carrabbas is where I head when I’m still dressed in a skirt and blouse, and need to talk over serious business decisions with my husband.
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Carrabbas Italian Grill Home for Big Dreams and Bigger Decisions
There’s a revolution going on in the hotel industry. And it involves good food. It used to be that eating at a hotel restaurant was something you tried to never ever do. At least, I tried to avoid it at all costs. Even with the convenience of room service, the food was too often bland, overdone, predictable or just plain bad. And honestly, there’s not much worse than paying too much for a meal you can’t stand to finish
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Sophie’s Bistro – Munich, Germany
Today there are many opportunities to eat outdoors, but for much of our history it was fairly uncommon. Partly explained by dust and dirt from unpaved roads, even in the 20th century when this had been overcome there were still few outdoor restaurants, particularly with the spread of air-conditioning after World War II. Though impossible to quantify, it’s possible that dining in open air was more in vogue in the late 18th century than in 1960.
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Restaurant-ing al fresco
A new issue of Sommelier India Wine Magazine is out! July/August 2010 is another content rich edition covering a host of subjects to inform and entertain the reader. Along with our regular sections like On the Grapevine, Restaurants That Love Wine, Wine Basics, Partners in Wine and SI Tasting Panel Recommendations, we’ve added a new series called Ask Our Expert in which Dr Ariff Jamal will take questions on matters pertaining to wine.
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Sommelier India Wine Magazine on the newsstands
The Sommelier India Tasting Panel tastes a selection of Indian and International Viognier. Left to right: Rukn Luthra, Rovina Sabnani, Harshal Shah, Reva K Singh and visiting SI co-publisher, Shiv Singh. British wine writer and broadcaster, Oz Clarke says of Viognier that you should imagine all the aromatic flowers and fruit that you can, and then throw them into a glass and you’ll have Viognier.
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SI Tasting Panel: Viognier makes a splash
The Masters of Wine remain the most elite professionals within the world of wine, with currently only 280 MWs scattered around 23 different countries none of whom are India based. But with applications opening this week, maybe it is time to ask yourselves if you’re ready for the challenge.
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Will you be India’s first Master of Wine? Apply Now
Globus Wines is now selling its Miazma brand of wines to select Indian restaurants and the UK consumer via its website www.finewineofindia.com. By opening an internet channel, Miazma has become the first Indian wine company to set up online sales in the UK and take the Indian wine experience direct to consumers.
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Globus sets its sights on the UK consumer
Elizabetta Nonino, third generation of the Nonino family, was recently in India to launch her family’s eponymous grappa and introduce us to this alcoholic by-product of wine. Grappa is an Italian alcohol which is made by distilling pomace, a by-product of the winemaking process. Suneeta Sodhi Kanga has a grip on grappa, in case you are wondering what it is
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Nonino Grappa – Italy’s Elixir
The leading lights of the wine world were gathered together at the lovely hamlet of Le Crestet in early June for a symposium to discuss the future of Grenache. The grape is the world’s fourth most planted grape varietal, but is barely known to consumers, especially in new wine markets like India, writes Reva K.
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The Future of Grenache: From the Good to the Great
The goal of the first ever Mondial du Sauvignon Blanc Concourse that took place in Bordeaux was to encourage the promotion of good quality wines from the Sauvignon vine and to familiarise the public its richness and diversity, according to the organizers, who are based in Belgium, writes Harshal Shah of Sommelier India who was a member of the international judging panel.
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Concours Mondial du Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux
The Wine Society recently took its much anticipated day-trip up to Nashik, to wander around a few of its finer vineyards, and learn more about the winemaking process. The four-hour journey to Nashik from Mumbai is best covered by train, being more reliable than the roads, which are prone to accidents, traffic jams and delays, writes Piyush Gadkari . Above:The Wine Society of India team
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The Wine Society of India takes a trip to Nashik
Hit Barcelona's Beaches for a Picnic lunch, the entertainment is FREE It’s officially beach season in Barcelona. It’s May, but everywhere I go I hear the same thing, “The summer is finally here! It is here to stay!” I agree, it looks as if the rain and cold of this last winter and spring is really gone for good, and it’s time to dust off the bikini, dip myself in sunscreen, and seize the day at the beach.
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Unique Picnics on Barcelona’s Beaches
Before the Paris Plage festival get going (20th July – 20th August) – or even during – why not try out this different type of urban beach, with its music festival and great acts like Roy Ayers ou George Clinton. Here’s all the details… photo by lebaupinage used under cc licence Now Paris has a selection of beaches for the summer! Near La Villette is the beach for those in the know at the Glazart , a music venue with a huge outdoor space that they’ve covered with sand for a few months! This garden/terrace/beach area has a large new bar, fine golden sand, DJ sets, and there’s a lareg festival of music with some great acts programmed… It’s also an eco-friendly and responsible event with rubbish sorting and information available about the risks of alcohol- and drug consumption. More info (in French) here: www.fetez-clairs.org photo by lebaupinage used under cc licence The beach at the Glazart is open from Wednesday – Saturday (and some Sundays)
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The Glazart beach – music and DJs from 18th June – 27th September 2010
En attendant Paris Plages (du 20 juillet au 20 août) – ou même pendant – pourquoi ne pas essayer une plage d’un autre genre, avec des invités géniaux comme Dominique A, Roy Ayers ou George Clinton ? Voici les détails… Il n’y a pas qu’une seule plage à Paris l’été ! Près de la Villette, vous trouverez celle des connaisseurs, au Glazart . En plein air, un jardin-terasse-plage improbable avec du sable fin, des DJs, un nouveau bar immense, et des concerts qui n’ont rien à envier à la scène Fnac de Paris Plages.
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La Plage du Glazart – des concerts et des DJs du 18 juin au 27 septembre 2010
Whenever I ask about good spots to eat, I keep hearing about Miami ’s Design District. Forget heading to South Beach (which, unfortunately, now brings a totally different idea to mind when thinking about food).
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Jonathan Eismann has good food monopoly in Miami’s Design District
If you go to the Netherlands , at some point, you must get on a bike. You’ve never experienced such a bike-friendly place as the so-called low country. And by hopping astride that two-wheeler, you’ll manage to get to spots the regular tourist will never see. Gorgeous, amazing, genuine little places that you’ll still be talking about years later. But a bike trip requires sustenance. Especially if you are really going to explore. It behooves you to make some plans on how you might get it. One approach is to just find food wherever you end up. And certainly, there’s no shortage of fine cafes and little restaurants in the Netherlands that serve good food. You just may worry about someone making off with your rental. But to avoid this, why not bring a hamper of your own goodies?
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That’s Amore – The Hague, Netherlands